Pitt takes innovative step toward access and affordability with Pell grant matching program
Chancellor Gallagher credits Provost Cudd with breathing new life into initiative. Read more »
Administration, faculty union organizers dispute size of bargaining unit
Pitt says med school faculty should be in and supervisors, such as department chairs, should be out. Read more »
Chief financial officer busy learning the goals of each school
Hari Sastry plans to build an office where you can see planning, budget and performance, all in one place. Read more »
Faculty urged to participate in search process to replace Levine
Provost Cudd will chair the group that hopes to hold town halls before the end of spring semester. Read more »
More than 60 people interested in being on senior vice chancellor search committee
Senate Council also preparing for elections of new officers and panel members. Read more »
Levine tells Honors Convocation that future depends on collaboration
The sciences and humanities all play a role in furthering research, outgoing senior vice chancellor says. Read more »
Teaching heroes: Simulations help students visualize history
Assistant professor James Pickett’s classroom a battleground for control of the Mongol empire. Read more »
Disabilities Resources office isn’t just for helping students
Employees seeking accommodations also can get assistance and advice. Read more »
State senators float idea of higher education funding commission at budget hearing
Pitt’s Gallagher supports any idea that would give clarity to the state’s priorities. Read more »
Cudd preaches diversity in meeting with Staff Council
The provost says Pitt needs to do more to attract wide range of faculty, staff and students. Read more »
Bellet Award winners demonstrate innovative teaching methods
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences honor goes to Julie Beaulieu, Geoffrey Glover and Jeffrey Wheeler. Read more »
Starzl documentary to have public premiere in April
“Burden of Genius” will be shown multiple times at the Carnegie Science Center. Read more »
Safety Fair gives students, staff, faculty chance to meet emergency responders and more
Heinz Chapel offers special Women’s History Month tours
Also in This Issue:
CAAPP’s Martin wins Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award
Symposium to explore Advancing Research through Computing
Chair of Pitt’s Board of Trustees to receive Art Rooney Award
Humanities at Work Conference looks at cross-disciplinary training
SHRS working with Noodle Partners to expand online education
School of Engineering seminars look at learning and funding issues
First programs at SCI’s Professional Institute to focus on cybersecurity
Community Engaged Scholarship Forum tackles ‘Local Citizenship in a Global World’
Publishing clearinghouse: Children’s literature, Wesley Morris and more